Posted by Ken Karnack on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @ 03:24 PM
Looking for a good way to stabilize your blood sugar? Try Herbal Life Weight Loss, Active fiber Complex. No bitter taste, no clumping or gritty texture. Herbalife active fiber complex mixes with a spoon and taste's great! Ok, I know your saying yeah right, how could it taste good? Well, I dare you to try this awesome product.
How Does Active Fiber Complex work?
Your metabolism works by consistently trying to stabilize it's blood sugar levels. If you keep eating high fat and high sugar foods, you will not raise metabolism. In fact, too much sugar or triglycerides in your blood will act as a transport of sugar to go right to your fat cells. Active fiber complex will slow down the absorption rate of the foods you eat and help stabilize your blood sugar and turn your metabolism into a fat burning machine.
Do I Really Need Fiber In My Diet?
Well, if you are getting 25-30 grams of fiber per day , then no. I can tell you that over the years, I find that most people even myself on most days have a hard time getting all the fiber you need per day to stabilize blood sugar to increase metabolism. Herbalife active fiber is a economical way to get your daily recommended fiber.
Key Benefits
• Promotes regularity and healthy bowel movement
• Supports growth of friendly intestinal bacteria
• 5g of balanced soluble and insoluble fiber
• Add to Formula 1 for a thicker, smoother shake
View Label
Purchase Active Fiber Complex here
Use CODE: SAVE 15%
Posted by Ken Karnack on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 @ 03:44 PM
This past weekend the Personal Training Dallas convention center hosted it's annual bodybuilding Europa super show. Local gyms were there with their booths of protein snacks, and newest fitness products. Womens bodybuilding and mens amature and professional bodybuilders from oll over the world were there.
There were top level competitors there such as Bill Willmore, Branch Warren, (Texas fav) and even the master Dave Palumbo.
Texas native, and women bodybuilding superstar Betty Pariso won her division last week and made history becoming the oldest IFBB professional bodybuilder to win a contest ever! At 53 Betty looked awesome... 
Betty is also the host of the Europa super show with her husband Ed. To her credit she also was the first to win in October 1996 Betty Pariso won the NPC and became the first woman in history at age 40 to earn her IBFF International Pro Status. She is now one of the top Bodybuilders in the world today.
The true highlight of my day was meeting the Hulk, yes Big Lou Ferrigno. Here is a picture with him at 57 he looks great and still has the hulk arms.... what a great birthday surprise....
Posted by Ken Karnack on Thu, Jul 02, 2009 @ 03:00 PM
Gaining muscle mass is one of the hardest and most challenging things you will ever try. If your someone that is having a hard time gaining muscle mass, then you will want to read on...
Years ago I was very thin and weak, not able to lift 100 pounds on the bench press in high school. I had no body building routine, I tried many weight lifting exercises and still nothing.
After high school I joined a gym and started a body building routines at the local Gold's Gym. Boy did I learn the art of gaining muscle mass. I was surrounded by extreme athletes that were world class power lifters, and competitive bodybuilders, and they were doing hard core training.
You know the kind, grunting and screaming during their body building routines. I sat there in awe, then one day I just started pushing harder and spending more time, asking questions. The more I asked, the more I learned. I learned that most of them were not natural, but the ones that were taught me to eat right, train hard and never quit.
I had one guy tell me that your natural hormones were enough to get big and strong. Hard core training really opened up my eyes. So here are a few tips that you can incorporate into your weight training exercise program.
Ask Questions
Start training with the big boys if you want to grow. They will push you harder than you ever had in the past, and psychologically you will see heavier weights and then you will soon be lifting heavy weights in no time.
Eat A Lot Of calories!
How many calories depends on what you can stomach. The best advice I ever received was to eat until I grow! That was it, I went on an eating binge. (Good clean food), not junk...
Lift And Overload Your Muscles
Remember that lifting straight sets and doing the minimums wil get you minimum results. If you really want bigger muscles, you need to overload. Do your sets to failure, I mean every set. Lift with good form, but keep the weights moving. Have a spot on all sets and then go beyond. If your not sore, then you didn't workout.
Get Your Vitamins
You need to get all your vitamins and minerals all day every day. We always supplement with a good proteinand good meal plan to complement efforts. Our Bulk & Muscle protein is rated the highest bio available protein on the market, with a protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid rating of 1.00(the highest possible score for quality protein). Eat protein and carbs, yes carbs in all your meals. You wil not get fat eating carbs, just remember that your a bodybuilder and you don't junk, only high quality foods.
Grab a copy of our Free eBook here
Posted by Ken Karnack on Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 09:03 AM
Local fitness trainer, and personal trainer Ken Karnack has the best guide for beginning a resistance workout.
By now I am sure you have heard about work out for beginners and all the great fitness programs out there; low carb fitness programs, high protein, high reps for fat loss, 6 minutes a day for rock hard abs, the beach body workout, strength training for women and 10 minutes of butt blasters will get you in shape fast.
Well my friend, I am here to tell you that after 20 years of working as a personal trainer, and being in the trenches with all kinds of athletes and fitness professionals, there is still one thing that stands the test of time! SCIENCE! I have yet to see someone come to me and say that they followed this new REVOLUTIONARY fitness program and in only minutes a day, they got in fantastic shape. Never have I had a health club member, client, fellow personal trainer, fitness model, bodybuilder, or friend say, I just dieted and got in good shape.
I myself have tried many diet pills and nutritional products over the years and still I have not seen dramatic results until I started using Herbalife in my fitness program nor have I followed some special diet plan with out exercising and saw results. So why am I telling you this?
Because for the mass majority, we can’t just go and workout and whip ourselves into shape. It takes time, patience and a lot of planning. Yes, there are some of your friends that just had a baby and got back to their starting weight in just a few weeks. Yes. There are others who go to the gym and eat anything they want and they have their six pack back again in a few weeks. Well, we hate these people! I have had a six pack and it only cost me $6.99 at the local convenience store. OK, just kidding. But I was cut once, but it took too many band aides to keep me patched up. A little fitness humor…
Seriously! If you’re really looking to get into fantastic shape in a very short time, I would tell you to speak with fitness professional or a personal trainer and get a plan? Most times we see people struggling to get in shape, churning on the cardio, lifting so much weight they can’t walk for days and still stuck? Why?
Remember that word from above? SCIENCE! Well there is something to it. It refers to any systematic or practice of a system. So then how would we ever get into shape if by definition states that we have to learn something or follow a system? McDonald’s follows a system and it never fails. You cook a burger, you toast a bun, you top it, and you wrap it and then serve. It is that simple. A few years ago there were a few articles that had a list of the fitness products and gimmicks that were on TV and on the store shelves. I do not remember the exact number, but it was a little overwhelming. Hundreds upon thousands were reported all telling us that we will burn fat like no tomorrow.
They are selling hope! And yet as a society we are getting fatter by the minute. Obesity is at an all time high and growing. No pun intended. We tried fat free, low carb, diet pills that burn belly fat, come on, really? What is next a no protein diet rich in aloe juice and mangosteen?
Where does it end?
1. Get some Help. Starting out with a personal trainer will prevent injuries, and teach you good form that will result in more work that turns into more calories burned. don’t be ashamed to ask for help. IF you don’t believe me, just look around the gym, do you see someone form last year that looks the same? No knowledge, No Result.
2. Be Accountable for my fitness program. No one will do it for you. Even if you’re not ready to use a personal trainer, it is ok. Not everyone needs one. I can’t believe just said that, but it is true. There are many people who do amazing things with their fitness programs and totally transform their lives. The others? Well we are waiting to meet you. Repeat #1, schedule, prepare and write it down.
3. Track your progress. Get a journal and start keeping track. Back over a hundred years ago, a study was conducted with Harvard students that tracked information and saw a 90% increase retention rate with their studies. All business has a tracking method, do you? Track your workouts, weights, cardio, food, even your moods can have a positive impact on your fitness and health. We offer an on line fitness program that will help you stay on track. Or go to your local fitness equipment store and get a fitness journal for about $15. Use it daily.
4. Mix it up. Most people do the same exercises over and over for years and they always look the same. It is because they have adapted to the exercises and forces the body to adapt. We have to increase the weights, reps, sets, speed or tempo and most of all the intensity. Have you ever worked out and caused a plateau. We all have, changing it up every 2-4 weeks will make a big difference.
Let’s be clear here. Changing chest press to decline press will not be that dramatic. I am talking about changing 3 sets of 10 to drop sets, super sets, or jump rope between sets. Maybe instead of the body part split routine, go to a full body 3 days a week with 30 seconds between sets. Talk about a cardio boost!
5. REST & Rehab. Do you ever feel so sore that you just do not wan to workout? It is ok. Rest is just as important as exercising. Walking around so sore they cannot move will hinder your progress. For instance, if you’re always working out with weights and cardio and you are still sore the next day and do it over again, you’re taping into your rest cycle and not letting the muscle heal. We make our changes when we rest and sleep. We break down muscle during the training. What to do? A hot shower after exercise, a light cardio cool down, stretching and massage never hurt anyone. Or just simply take the day off. You’re not going to lose your gains that fast.
6. Track calories. Tracking calories is a sure fire way to get great results. I would say that 90% of people I come across do not track calories, but they really think they do. The big question is if you really track them, what method do you use? I normally get a response of I look at the label, or add them in my head. Well you would not track your check book in your head would you? So get to it.
7. The power of positive thinking and reinforcement. We were all created equal as humans, so we can all get into great shape. Some may have a better genetic disposition as we discussed earlier, but we have no limits on fat loss. It may take more work, but it can be done. Have ever heard Tiger Woods speak? He says things like, “I will do better next time, I need to practice my tee shots a little better, or I didn’t have my focus today so I will go back and re-evaluate my game this week to prepare for the next!” Schedule, Prepare, and change your thoughts to positive thinking. It works!
8. Move More.Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress buster. Think ‘move’ in small increments of time. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute aerobic dance class or tai chi or kick boxing. But that’s great when you’re up to it. Meanwhile, move more. Thought for the day: Cha, Cha, Cha…. Then do it
9. Cut Fat Avoid the obvious such as fried foods, burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and sausage). Dairy products such as cheese, cottage cheese, milk and cream should be eaten in low fat versions. Nuts and sandwich meats, mayonnaise, margarine, butter and sauces should be eaten in limited amounts. Most are available in lower fat versions such as substitute butter, fat free cheeses and mayonnaise. Thought for the day: Lean, mean, fat-burning machine…. Then be one
10. Never Quit. Remember this is a process that we can all benefit from. It is a learning process. It took me 3 years to break all the bad eating habits I acquired growing up. I used to eat, sugar filled cereals, chips, sodas, cheese, whole milk and my favorite was McDonald’s. It takes time, but is all worth it. So much worth it that I do it for a living. So what are you waiting for?
So there you have it. You’re ready to get your fitness program a real boost. Never stop believing in yourself and give it a chance. If you stay committed, track your progress, and have a little more patience, you will be successful. For more information on how to keep up with your fitness program and not get scammed by clever ads and bogus fitness products, contact us at:
“You can have Excuses or Results, but you can’t have both”
Try this: I will prepare my foods in advance for the next day knowing I am busy at work and with my kids. I will meet with a personal trainer one time per week because I know it will keep me accountable and have him update my fitness program, monitor my body fat, and make changes in my weight lifting program when I begin to plateau. I will schedule my weight, cardio, and meals so I never miss and get the fastest results possible. Overall I WILL reduce my body fat by 10% and be ready for summer. I will learn how to train my
Set a realistic goal: Have a plan. This is your blueprint. Write it down and make it clear and concise. No written plan is a recipe for disaster. Microsoft had a plan, and so does Tiger Woods. When he was 5 years old he told the media that he would be a pro. Look at him now.
I have listed 10 tips for you to get started on the right track.
Let’s see if we map out a Fitness Blueprint for you that make sense. That is easy to follow. That is based on the rules of Science. That anyone who is breathing can do with a little planning and effort.
THOSE WHO COMMIT TO CHANGE! Research shows that drinking one serving of Mango and aloe per day combined with a high fiber, high multi grain diet, with only 30 grams of protein per day will reduce your hips, thighs, arms and that hard to lose belly fat once in for all. Oh, yea, and in only 5 minutes a day!